Contact: Monica Caballeros, [email protected], 720-496-2574
DENVER– More than 10,000 Coloradans so far have signed up for a health insurance plan through Connect for Health Colorado’s emergency Special Enrollment period, which ends Thursday, April 30, 2020. The Marketplace opened the Special Enrollment period on March 20 in response to the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Uninsured residents have nine days left to enroll for coverage that begins on May 1.
“We
created this enrollment opportunity to relieve some stress for thousands of
families who are trying to figure out their health coverage needs during this
time.” said Chief Executive Officer Kevin Patterson. “I encourage residents who
are uninsured to sign up before the April 30 deadline.”
Coloradans
who have had a change in job, income or living situation should contact Connect
for Health Colorado to find what health care coverage and financial help could
be available. In addition to the COVID-19 Special Enrollment period, residents
might qualify for a 60-day Special Enrollment
period
that allows them to sign up for a new health insurance plan or to change their
current plan.
Business
owners who are looking for options as employee insurance benefits end can
direct employees to Connect for Health Colorado to enroll. Our plans are often
far more affordable than COBRA, and we offer financial help.
As
a reminder, Connect for Health Colorado only sells health insurance plans with
a full package of benefits, known as Qualified Health Plans. Plans sold outside
of the Marketplace may only cover a limited number of injuries or diseases. The
Colorado Division of Insurance is warning consumers about marketing
organizations and agents using misleading tactics to sell products that are not
Qualified Health Plans. Connect for Health Colorado encourages residents to
contact our trained and certified
brokers and assisters,
who continue to provide virtual and/or
phone appointments.
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About Connect for
Health Colorado
Connect
for Health Colorado is a public, non-profit entity established by the Colorado
General Assembly in 2011 to create a health insurance Marketplace. Since
2013, we’ve been helping individuals, families and small employers compare
plans, apply for financial help and buy health insurance. As Colorado’s
official health insurance marketplace, we are the only place to apply for
financial help to lower the monthly cost of premiums. Customers can shop
online; get help by phone or online chat from Customer Service Center
representatives; and access expert, in-person help from a statewide network of
certified Brokers and community-based Assisters. For more information: ConnectforHealthCO.com
